So did Lucas not really have any input into how 7 would be? I thought Lucas was going to send Disney a rough story outline and then Kasden would write the script and JJ would direct. Empire is considered the best Star Wars movie and it’s because Lucas had just the right amount of influence.
It sounds like Lucas wasn’t involved once production started, which was not the impression I had of the deal with Disney. Then again, I’m sure lots of lawyers on both sides looked very carefully on the agreement before everybody signed off so I’m sure Lucas knew what he was getting into.